Settling employment disputes often boils down to ‘who blinks first’. A claim is issued and both parties put their respective positions on the record. But often, the factors that may prompt a settlement aren’t at all obvious. For the employer – there are commercial sensitivities and the risk of adverse publicity. Similarly, the employee has… [Read More]

Redundancy should always be a last resort. No business owner wants to lose valuable employees — you’ve invested in them, and they know your business. Offering alternative roles – whether before notice, during notice, or even after dismissal – can retain talent. However, it must be handled correctly to avoid legal risks. Search for alternatives… [Read More]

Although there is now an annual Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which provides an opportunity to raise awareness of neurodivergence in the workplace, there’s more that employers must do to fulfil their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Neurodivergence as a disability Neurodivergence includes a spectrum of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia – which… [Read More]

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the amount payable by employers when an employee is off work sick. Since April 6th, it’s been set at a flat rate of £118.75. There are certain eligibility requirements, for example: The Employment Rights Bill proposes to make changes to SSP rules. In particular: Why these changes to SSP? Acknowledging… [Read More]

As the role of Labour’s new ‘Fair Work Agency’ (as it will be called) begins to take shape, it appears to be much more significant than we initially thought. What will the role of the Fair Work Agency be? The Amendment Paper, published last week, outlines the scope of the Fair Work Agency’s (FWA) role:… [Read More]